Ex-Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher Tiago Monteiro criticism, takes the comeback superstar but also in protecting “human error”.

The century-comeback of Michael Schumacher remained far below expectations: no victory and no podium, but five clear rounds in the first 14 races. Since the Monza Mercedes driver also has no mathematical chance this year to an eighth time World Champion.

Rounding out the rather negative review of several controversial incidents, such as the overtaking under safety car conditions in Monte Carlo or the bedrock duel with Rubens Barrichello in Budapest. “I think Schumacher is currently operating a bit desperate,” is therefore the former Formula 1 driver Tiago Monteiro. “He seems to have lost his coolness. But this is perfectly understandable.”

“No matter how good you once were or how good you are, you’re still a man – and now we are even occasional errors, especially under pressure,” the WTCC driver stated to ‘Motorsport-Total.com’ and says of the near-collision in Budapest: “At his maneuvers against Rubens he just overshot the target. This was not a very great idea. He probably just overreacted.”

“When you think of what position he was out and what it was, he simply screwed up. Davor are themselves world champions are not immune, as we have seen. Everyone is prone to error,” said Monteiro, who can understand that Schumacher initially did not want to take the blame upon himself: “Sometimes the one directly behind not so clear because you are still in racing mode, and since any such situations on the track a little different.”

Comments by Felipe Massa’s father suggest the Brazilian driver’s camp is unimpressed with the events of last weekend’s German grand prix.

After standing miserably on the Hockenheim podium, the 29-year-old insisted it was his decision to pull over and let his Ferrari teammate Fernando Alonso win.

But Luiz Antonio Massa, who a year ago was sitting at his son’s bedside in a Budapest hospital, has declared that Felipe did in fact obey a team order.

The comments follow a period of criticism in the Brazilian press, with writers saying Massa showed a lack of courage.

“It is regrettable and unfortunate that Ferrari took this decision,” Massa Snr is quoted in Italian language reports, including the Libero newspaper.

The reports said the comments originated on Brazilian television CATV.

“It is clear to everyone that this was a team order,” added Massa’s father.

“Like any good employee, Felipe must obey the boss; there is a hierarchy and he followed orders showing loyalty.”

Massa Snr indicated that he agrees in principle with team orders, but not when the driver in question is still fighting for the world championship.

“It is a good choice when only one of the two drivers has no mathematical chance, but this was not the case.  Both still had a chance to win,” he said.